excessively

[ ik-ses-iv-lee ]
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adverb
  1. in a way that goes beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree:Applying an excessively thick layer of mulch limits oxygen in the soil and can suffocate the plants.

Origin of excessively

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Other words from excessively

  • non·ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
  • qua·si-ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb
  • un·ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb

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